Key Highlights
E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Cart Review
E-Z-GO vehicles have been around for quite some time and have expanded their market presence the past few years with some innovative models. Their longest running model is easily the EZGO TXT (which also comes as the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Cart which is what we’re reviewing here). It has been around since the 1990s and has had some face lifts in recent years with body style changes. First and foremost, the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Cart is an affordable new vehicle with a starting price point of $7,100. If you are looking for a no frills golf cart, then you have found the right vehicle for you.
We would like to point out that the vehicle was built and designed for golfing and was not designated to be a street legal vehicle. Therefore, be aware that safety is a concern with the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Cart. Now, one highlight is that the vehicle does have a steel frame which will make it more formidable on the street versus an aluminum frame. The downside of a steel frame would be associated with its ability to rust. It is a powder coated steel which will be resistant to rust.
Interested in a golf cart one step up from the E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Golf Cart? Check out the E-Z-GO Freedom RXV Golf Cart here.
Pros
- Manufactured since the 1990s
- Easy to Find Parts
- Lots of Accessories
- Variety of Colors
Cons
- One Size Fits All
- No Standard Safety Features
- Limited Performance Capabilities
- Designed for Golf Course use and not for the Street
Specifications
| Freedom TXT Gas | Freedom TXT Electric | Freedom TXT ELiTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRAME | Welded Steel w/ Powder Coat | Welded Steel with Powder-Coat Protection | Welded Steel with Powder-Coat Protection |
| BODY & FINISH | Injection Molded TPO | Injection Molded TPO | Injection Molded TPO |
| STANDARD COLOR | Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available) | Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available) | Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available) |
| Freedom TXT Gas | Freedom TXT Electric | Freedom TXT ELiTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER SOURCE | 4-cycle, 24.5 cu in (401 cc) low emissions | 48-volt DC | 48-volt DC |
| VALVE TRAIN | Single cylinder OHV | - | - |
| HORESPOWER (KW) | 13.5 hp (10.1 kW) exceeds SAE J1940 standard | - | - |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Starter/generator, solid state regulator | 48-volt | 48-volt |
| BATTERY (QTY/TYPE) | One, 12-volt maintenance-free | Six, 8-volt deep cycle | Two, 48V Lithium Ion |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 5.3 Gallon (20 L) | - | - |
| SPEED CONTROLLER | - | 250-amp solid-state controller | 250-amp solid-state controller |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Motor shaft direct drive | Motor shaft direct drive |
| TRANSAXLE | Differential with helical gears | Differential with helical gears | Differential with helical gears |
| Freedom TXT Gas | Freedom TXT Electric | Freedom TXT ELiTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATING CAPACITY | 2-person | 2-person | 2-person |
| VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY | 800 lb (360 kg) | 800 lb (360 kg) | 800 lb (360 kg) |
| TOWING CAPACITY | 3 E-Z-GO golf cars with approved permanent tow bar | 3 E-Z-GO golf cars with approved permanent tow bar | - |
| SPEED | 19.0 mph ± 0.5 mph (30.6 kph ± 0.8 kph) | - | 14.5-19.5 mph (23.3 kph +/- 31.4 kph) |
| STEERING | Self-compensating rack and pinion | Self-compensating rack and pinion | Self-compensating rack and pinion |
| SUSPENSION | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers |
| SERVICE BRAKE | Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum | Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum | Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum |
| PARKING BRAKE | Self-compensating, single point engagement | Self-compensating, single point engagement | Self-compensating, single point engagement |
Specifications
FRAME
Freedom TXT Gas
Welded Steel with Powder-Coat Protection
Freedom TXT Electric
Welded Steel with Powder-Coat Protection
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Welded Steel with Powder-Coat Protection
BODY & FINISH
Freedom TXT Gas
Injection Molded TPO
Freedom TXT Electric
Injection Molded TPO
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Injection Molded TPO
STANDARD COLORS
Freedom TXT Gas
Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available)
Freedom TXT Electric
Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available)
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Almond, Black, Bright White, Burgundy, Electric Blue, Flame Red, Forest Green, Inferno Red, Ivory, Orange, Metallic Charcoal, Patriot Blue (custom colors also available)
POWER SOURCE
Freedom TXT Gas
4-cycle, 24.5 cu in (401 cc) low emissions
Freedom TXT Electric
48-volt DC
Freedom TXT ELiTE
48-volt DC
VALVE TRAIN
Freedom TXT Gas
Single cylinder OHV
Freedom TXT Electric
N/A
Freedom TXT ELiTE
N/A
HORSEPOWER (KW)
Freedom TXT Gas
13.5 hp (10.1 kW) exceeds SAE J1940 standard
Freedom TXT Electric
N/A
Freedom TXT ELiTE
N/A
BATTERY (QTY/TYPE)
Freedom TXT Gas
One, 12-volt maintenance-free
Freedom TXT Electric
Six, 8-volt deep cycle
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Two, 48V Lithium Ion
FUEL CAPACITY
Freedom TXT Gas
5.3 Gallon (20 L)
Freedom TXT Electric
N/A
Freedom TXT ELiTE
N/A
SPEED CONTROLLER
Freedom TXT Gas
N/A
Freedom TXT Electric
250-amp solid-state controller
Freedom TXT ELiTE
250-amp solid-state controller
DRIVE TRAIN
Freedom TXT Gas
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Freedom TXT Electric
Motor shaft direct drive
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Motor shaft direct drive
TRANSAXLE
Freedom TXT Gas
Differential with helical gears
Freedom TXT Electric
Differential with helical gears
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Differential with helical gears
SEATING CAPACITY
Freedom TXT Gas
2-person
Freedom TXT Electric
2-person
Freedom TXT ELiTE
2-person
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Freedom TXT Gas
800 lb (360 kg)
Freedom TXT Electric
800 lb (360 kg)
Freedom TXT ELiTE
800 lb (360 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY
Freedom TXT Gas
3 E-Z-GO golf cars with approved permanent tow bar
Freedom TXT Electric
3 E-Z-GO golf cars with approved permanent tow bar
Freedom TXT ELiTE
N/A
SPEED
Freedom TXT Gas
19.0 mph ± 0.5 mph (30.6 kph ± 0.8 kph)
Freedom TXT Electric
19.0 mph ± 0.5 mph (30.6 kph ± 0.8 kph)
Freedom TXT ELiTE
14.5-19.5 mph (23.3 kph +/- 31.4 kph)
STEERING
Freedom TXT Gas
Self-compensating rack and pinion
Freedom TXT Electric
Self-compensating rack and pinion
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Self-compensating rack and pinion
SUSPENSION
Freedom TXT Gas
Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
Freedom TXT Electric
Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
SERVICE BRAKE
Freedom TXT Gas
Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum
Freedom TXT Electric
Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Rear wheel mechanical, self-adjusting drum
PARKING BRAKE
Freedom TXT Gas
Self-compensating, single point engagement
Freedom TXT Electric
Self-compensating, single point engagement
Freedom TXT ELiTE
Self-compensating, single point engagement
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